CARMEN JONES is a thought-provoking adaptation of the beloved opera, CARMEN, by Geogres Bizet with new lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The classic story of the bewitching Carmen is reset in a parachute factory during 1940s World War II. Featuring an African American cast, in this revised version, the most provocative (and trouble-making) employee at the factory is Carmen Jones who is arrested by the military for once again causing trouble. She uses her seductive ways on the corporal assigned to guard her, Joe, who soon forgets his local sweetheart, Cindy Lou, and runs off to Chicago with Carmen. Husky Miller, a champion boxer on the military base, is also in Chicago for a major bout in the ring and a dangerous love triangle ensues when Carmen finds herself quickly drawn to the boxer . Several memorable musical numbers have come from this rarely performed new score, including Dat's Love, Dere's a Caf on de Corner, Stan' Up and Fight, and Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum.
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Black Note Natural Tobacco Eliquids with Real Tobacco Taste (11/11 - 11/11) | ||
A Christmas Story
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (11/30 - 12/22) | ||
The Cake
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (3/28 - 4/13) | ||
New Year's Eve with The Symphony
The Granada Theatre (12/31 - 12/31) | ||
Million Dollar Quartet
The New Vic (12/4 - 12/22) | ||
Mozart Marathon - Two Concerts, Two Different Programs
The Granada Theatre (1/19 - 1/19) | ||
Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)
Performing Arts Center (2/12 - 2/13) | ||
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